{"id":91623,"date":"2025-12-22T13:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=91623"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:02:34","slug":"sky-watcher-synscan-goto-hand-controller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-synscan-goto-handcontroller\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo Hand Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher SynScan Hand Controller: Navigating with Buttons and an Object Database<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This standalone SynScan V5 hand controller makes it easy to find stars, planets, and deep-sky objects. The internal database contains over 42,000 objects. The two-line display and large buttons are comfortable to use in the dark, even with gloves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-handbediening-SynScan-GoTo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher hand controller SynScan GoTo hand controller with large display and white control buttons for Skywatcher mounts\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-handbediening-SynScan-GoTo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher hand control detail from rear with two RJ jacks and USB port for interfacing with mount and PC\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use it to upgrade an older Sky-Watcher GoTo mount, as a spare, or as a physical controller alongside an app-controlled mount such as the EQ6-i or Star Adventurer GTi. Please note: the connection cable is not included; it varies by mount type and is sold separately, or you can choose the version that comes with an EQ or Alt-Az cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>SynScan V5 with over 42,000 objects<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Firmware updates are possible<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Large display and large buttons for use in the dark<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo mounts; check which cable type your mount requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>SynScan V5 Hand Controller (separate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Database<\/strong><\/td><td>Over 42,000 objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cable<\/strong><\/td><td>Not included (available separately per mounting type)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loose SynScan V5 hand controller with a database of over 42,000 objects. As an upgrade for older GoTo mounts or as a spare; connection cable sold separately depending on mount type.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":104429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[3127],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-91623","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-go-to-systemen","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":1,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[91628,91636],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":107271,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-eq5-pro\/","url_meta":{"origin":91623,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS (EQ5 PRO) - 200\/1000 Newtonian Reflector\u00a0","author":"Info telescoop","date":"20-04-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"De Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS EQ5 Pro is de complete acht inch GoTo-set: imaging-Newton met grote collimatieknoppen op een SynScan-montering die zoekt en exact volgt.","rel":"","context":"With 1 comment","block_context":{"text":"With 1 comment","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-eq5-pro\/#comments"},"img":{"alt_text":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS (EQ5 PRO) 200mm f\/5 Newton-buis op EQ5 Pro equatoriale montering met contragewicht, 1,75 inch RVS statief en handcontroller op witte achtergrond","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/10220-20981A-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":90570,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-synscan-pro-goto-upgrade-kit-standard-eq6\/","url_meta":{"origin":91623,"position":1},"title":"Sky-Watcher SynScan PRO GoTo Upgrade Kit for Standard EQ6","author":"Info telescoop","date":"30-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Complete GoTo upgrade for the classic manual EQ6: DEC and RA motors, SynScan V5 hand controller with 42,900 objects, cables, and tools. 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